Given the low tech nature, a lot of the 'value' could have already been extracted via any widespread method, and this is the byproduct of already processed recy

Given the low tech nature, a lot of the 'value' could have already been extracted via any widespread method, and this is the byproduct of already processed recyclables being sold on. I highly recommend the book Junkyard Planet by Adam Minter, who follows the global scrap trade. Link to his site: http://shanghaiscrap.com/books/junkyard-planet/ http://shanghaiscrap.com/books/junkyard-planet/ Link to the book on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Junkyard-Planet-Travels-Billion-Dollar-Trash/dp/1480592870 http://www.amazon.com/Junkyard-Planet-Travels-Billion-Dollar...